WATCH: This Guy is mistaken for tech expert goes on live TV!
That's one way of making a first impression...
We found this online and thought it was great throwback to feature on our page today.
It seems like the most unlikely thing to have happen at a job interview, but damn this man held his own and stood the test of time.
It is not uncommon for interviewees to feel like they have been put on the spot, but this brought new meaning to the term 'hot seat'.
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"Congolese technician Guy Goma certainly got more than he bargained for when he went for an interview at the BBC Television Centre in London 16 years ago and got mistaken for a technology expert and journalist, Guy Kewney." (MSN)
The cameras started rolling and the TV host, Karen Bowerman, introduced Goma as Kewney. The shock on his face is completely evident but before he could retract from the so-called hot seat, he realised that they were live on television.
And so, he decided to go with it.
What a complete legend for holding his own, as much as it was a case of mistaken identity, the piece went off without suspicion.
We have to admit that this scenario certainly reminded us of a scene from 'Bridget Jones'.
Check out the interview below, courtesy of Twitter.
16 years ago, Congolese technician Guy Goma went to BBC offices for a job interview.
— Ole Teya (@Kevin_teya) October 18, 2022
They mistook him for technology expert, Guy Kewney and they ushered him in for a BBC Special. Man refused to embarrass his ancestors 😂 pic.twitter.com/JtTDy2hgMa
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What we would really like to know is whether or not he got the job as a technician?
Because if anything, this showed true loyalty to making the station look good. Even though he was not intentionally impersonating the other 'Guy', he sure did save face.
And that says a lot about someone interviewing to be part of the team...
Image Courtesy of Twitter